The bioelectronic actuator used to deliver treatments is a cylindrical silicone polymer body with eight reservoirs arranged in a circle, four for electrical stimulation and four for drug delivery.

The next time you cut your finger and need wound care, stitches and a bandage, wouldn’t it be reassuring to know that your wound is being monitored for signs of infection--and if you need antibiotics, ...

The presence of bandages made from gauze or cotton wool for the treatment of wounds is considered a standard supply for every home, hospital and first aid kit. Wound healing. Image Credit: Tong ...

Chronic wounds affect millions of Americans annually. These wounds include painful ulcers on the foot, leg and beyond. People with diabetes, who have enough on their plate, often suffer from these ...

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new bandage they say is easier to put on and take off. It also enhances the body’s ability to heal. Share on Pinterest Getting blisters from ...

A smart liquid bandage glows to reveal the amount of oxygen the wound underneath is getting, and that could help doctors help us heal. Freelancer Michael Franco writes about the serious and silly ...

Bandages come in all shapes, sizes, degrees of stickiness, colors, and designs, but they all share a common trait — they aren’t very “smart.” That is changing. Joanne Moody, president of Zeta ...

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Today's bandages are pretty good at covering up wounds, sealing them off from infectious bacteria and allowing the body to go to work patching up the damage. But could there come a time when bandages ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - We have phones, watches, even cars that are "smart." Now, a group of researchers has come up with a "smart bandage" that could turn wound care on its head. "I actually got to go in ...